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Brave U.S. Navy Seal died trying to save Christian town from ISIS attack in Iraq
Brave U.S. Navy Seal died trying to save Christian town from ISIS attack in Iraq

An American soldier who died protecting Christians under intense fire from Islamic State (ISIS) fighters is being remembered for his courage and "incredible" heroism.

\'Model Muslim country\' Indonesia is in a race to put down rising Islamic extremism before it\'s too late
'Model Muslim country' Indonesia is in a race to put down rising Islamic extremism before it's too late

Islamic extremism is on the rise in the traditionally tolerant Southeast Asian country that prides itself on being the world's largest Muslim democracy and having a robust history of inter-religious harmony.

Pope Francis\' advice to new priests: Don\'t be hypocrites, imitate Christ, choose joy
Pope Francis' advice to new priests: Don't be hypocrites, imitate Christ, choose joy

On Sunday Pope Francis ordained ten men to the Catholic priesthood, offering advice on the priestly vocation and exhorting them to imitate Christ in their service.

400 radical Muslims embrace Jesus as their Saviour in Nigeria
400 radical Muslims embrace Jesus as their Saviour in Nigeria

Radical Fulani Islamic herdsmen have killed more people in Nigeria than any other terrorist and insurgent groups, but some are hearing the Gospel and embracing Jesus as their Saviour.

Christianity, Judaism and Islam must find a way \'to live together\' in the Holy Land, says Archbishop
Christianity, Judaism and Islam must find a way 'to live together' in the Holy Land, says Archbishop

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has described his 'profound sense of grief and sorrow' after listening to the testimonies of Palestinian Christians whose lives have been affected by the concrete separation wall built by the Israelis near Bethlehem.

Walking in the steps of Jesus is \'profoundly moving\' says Archbishop of Canterbury in Holy Land
Walking in the steps of Jesus is 'profoundly moving' says Archbishop of Canterbury in Holy Land

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has told Christian Today how walking in the steps of Jesus in the Holy Land has been 'profoundly moving' and how he has come to appreciate 'a new sense of the importance of place'.

\'I owe my life to Christian Aid.\' A former refugee is celebrated in new animation to mark Christian Aid Week
'I owe my life to Christian Aid.' A former refugee is celebrated in new animation to mark Christian Aid Week

To mark 60 years of the annual fundraising drive, Christian Aid Week, and to highlight its historical and ongoing commitment to supporting refugees, international development charity Christian Aid has released a new animation based on the real-life story of supporter Theodor Davidovic.

Head of ISIS Afghanistan confirmed dead
Head of ISIS Afghanistan confirmed dead

The head of ISIS in Afghanistan was killed by a joint US-Afghan operation on April 27, officials have confirmed.

Israel could become an officially Jewish state, Palestinians warn of \'obstacles to peace\'
Israel could become an officially Jewish state, Palestinians warn of 'obstacles to peace'

The prospect of Israel becoming an officially Jewish state has returned to the nation's agenda, in what Palestinians have described as an obstacle to peace.

Another Egyptian Christian martyred by militants in North Sinai
Another Egyptian Christian martyred by militants in North Sinai

He was murdered by masked men in the town of El-Arish, from which he and his family, along with many other Christians, fled in February following a spate of murders.

Pope Francis decries Trump\'s \'mother of all bombs\' ahead of US-Vatican visit
Pope Francis decries Trump's 'mother of all bombs' ahead of US-Vatican visit

Pope Francis has decried the naming of the 'mother of all bombs', the US military explosive Trump used to bomb Afghanistan in April. He said the word 'mother' should not be used to describe a weapon.

North Korea detains another Christian missionary as tensions increase

North Korea says it has detained an American Christian on suspicion of 'hostile acts' as tensions ramp up between the two states.

President Macron: the end of the beginning
President Macron: the end of the beginning

Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French presidential election with some 66 per cent of the vote puts an end to a nail-biting election campaign.

Justin Welby given rare church honour in Jerusalem as he is made Episcopal Canon
Justin Welby given rare church honour in Jerusalem as he is made Episcopal Canon

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was given a special church honour in Jerusalem tonight as he was installed as Episcopal Canon at St. George's Anglican Cathedral in the holy city.

ISIS claims it is OK to kill Christian women and children because their 'blood is waste'

ISIS tried to justify the killing of Christian women and children as well as the taking of slaves.